as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
added a garnish of parsley to the plate before serving it
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as in to decorate
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a chef who never served any dish without first garnishing it
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Recent Examples of garnish
Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Many kinds of basil grow well as microgreens, but 'Red Rubin' purple basil makes a particularly gorgeous garnish in salads, soups, and even desserts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Carpenter’s fund surpassed $1 million in total donations as of June by similarly garnishing a dollar from ticket sales on her North American and European tours, per Forbes.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Many kinds of basil grow well as microgreens, but 'Red Rubin' purple basil makes a particularly gorgeous garnish in salads, soups, and even desserts.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Court records reflect that since being elected, state prosecutors dismissed a felony charge against him that dated back to 2019, and that the Unified Government had to garnish about $4,200 of Lopez’s salary due to state tax debt from 2019.
—Sofi Zeman
october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Carpenter’s fund surpassed $1 million in total donations as of June by similarly garnishing a dollar from ticket sales on her North American and European tours, per Forbes.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnish
Noun
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Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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After a few days, store them for winter or display your pumpkins for autumn decorations.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Guests will appreciate the elegant suites and villas, decorated in soothing greens, blues and purples to evoke feelings of calm.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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Taking advantage of Crocs’ popular personalization element, his shoes were decorated with Jibbitz charms.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Comparable in size to the Arc de Triomphe, the Porte Monumentale also contained surface ornamentation based on Haeckel’s exacting lifelong documentation of organisms to be found in the world’s oceans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Cabinet Room of the White House has also gotten some golden ornamentation added.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The beetle, named for six gold spots that adorn its back, doesn’t fly far.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Burgundy nails adorned with gold 3D roses?—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After removing ornaments and dusting your tree, go ahead and dismantle it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Four Freedoms Roosevelt named were not rhetorical ornaments offered as inspiration so much as a diagnosis.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Depending on how your workplace is structured, your direct supervisor may or may not be told about it, but someone has to handle the paperwork for the garnishment to start.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person's earnings are required by court order to be withheld by an employer for the payment of a debt, according to the Department of Labor.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Bieber’s matching barely-there thong was connected to it through a web of black strings on her stomach, showing off her abs and highlighting a pink bow adornment in the center.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The team also said the grave was unusual for its small circular shell beads, which served as personal adornments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Garnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnish. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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